Explore the Family Name Obas
The meaning of Obas
Haitian: probably an altered form of French Aubas, a patronymic from Bas, from (fils) au Bas ‘(son) of Bas’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Obas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Obas has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,252nd most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to 46,314th, a growth of 19.11%. The number of people carrying this name also rose from 333 to 460 during this period, marking an impressive increase of 38.14%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Obas per 100,000 people increased by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #46,314 | 19.11% |
| Count | 333 | 460 | 38.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Obas has also shifted over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals with this surname identify as Black, accounting for 79.28% in 2000 and increasing to 86.30% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose significantly from 2.10% to 3.26%. However, there were declines in other categories: the percentage of individuals identifying as White reduced from 2.10% to 1.52%, and those identifying with two or more races saw a major decrease from 11.41% to 2.61%. The Hispanic representation slightly increased from 5.11% to 6.30%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.28% | 86.3% | 8.85% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 6.3% | 23.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 3.26% | 55.24% |
| Two or More Races | 11.41% | 2.61% | -77.13% |
| White | 2.1% | 1.52% | -27.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |